Night Shift Supervisor

Short Intro and About the Job

Job Summary

At Danone, Manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams.   We are currently looking to hire a Night Shift Supervisor based in West Jordan, Utah!

The Night Shift Supervisor provides first-level support to front line employees in the entire manufacturing plant (from milk receiving through finished good shipping).

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of our team, you will play an important role in driving our mission forward. The following responsibilities outline the core expectations and contributions for this position:

• Managing and mobilizing a team of hourly associates to ensure Safety, Quality, and Productivity goals are met
• Driving accountability through strong leadership and setting consistent expectations
• Working cross functionally with other departments within operations to ensure production requirements
• Promote a positive team atmosphere and champion involvement of all employees
• Validation of time and attendance through daily and weekly reviews of your employee timecards utilizing the Dayforce payroll system
• Addressing employee concerns; elevate to next level leadership as needed
• Conduct pre-shift meetings with in-coming operators in front of daily management board(s) to discuss topics related to previous shift, SQCDMN metrics, and general plant communication
• Study manufacturing production and shipping schedules, identify gaps and risks while collaborating with the manager and peers to balance work schedule
• Ensuring departmental compliance with company's policies and procedures
• Identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the shift
• Improving and maintaining communicated performance standards for the department; managing with flexibility to react as needed when breakdowns arise
• Performing root cause analysis, problem solving, and follow-up related to operational and safety incidents within the department
• Develop root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone diagram, etc. to re-align operational performance with goals and objectives
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement efforts including but not limited to AM, PM management, 5S, DMS, etc.
• Ensure sound communication systems are in place so all employees are aware and can participate in continuous improvement of the operation.
• Ensuring departmental SOPs are current and utilized by all hourly associates; will also provide necessary job specific training as warranted.
• Manage shift employees to ensure compliance to all SOP’s, QAR’s, Plant Rules and ISO Standards, including non-conformance management.
• Responsible for the operational performance of the assigned shift
• Ensures line staffing is adequate and available
• Drives accountability within the team and self to implement and follow Danone Integrated Work Systems (IWS) principles
• Support supply chain loss analysis/elimination
• Drive cultural change by leading the organization engagement surveys results
• Implements and follows all safety procedures as stated in safety standards, and code of ethics
• Ensures all safety rules, plant rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and code of ethics are followed by employees, supervisors, customers, and visitors at all times
• Trains, coaches, and gives timely performance appraisals to employees
• Able to back-up or represent the Business Unit Manager as required
• Work with line management to prioritize improvement opportunities
• Build employee capability through on the floor coaching (60-80% of time on the floor)
• Coach and collaborate with the line teams, site and regional equipment or process owners related operations/process fields
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment for all employees and visitors
• Delivers on SQCDMN daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts
• Ensures adherence to safety standards and regulations (WISE) to ensure a safe working environment
• Monitors and reviews the performance and timekeeping of employees. Initiates corrective disciplinary actions as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company and CBA policies

Physical Demands

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; taste and/or smell, talk and hear.
• Ability to bend & stoop at waist level as well as bend & twist neck and head.
• The employee must regularly endure repetitive minimal to moderate lifting 10lbs up to 50lbs and occasional team lifting above 50lbs. Requires normal range of hearing and vision (including colors) to record, prepare and communicate appropriate reports and results.
• The employee is frequently standing on a concrete surface for 8-, 10- or 12-hour shifts
• Occasionally may need to climb on stairs, step ladders, stool.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and may be exposed to loud noises in the plant.  The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, risk of electrical shock and vibration

Engagement in our Integrated Work Systems

Ensure adherence to plant standards and procedures (including but not limited to GMP, AIB, FDA, IWS, Quality, Safety, Finance, ISO, HOPE, Danone Behaviors, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE). As a fundamental piece of the organization, your responsibility is to participate and own the implementation and deployment of IWS system and its pillars (Leadership foundation, Daily Direction Setting, Driving OE; Autonomous Maintenance; planned Maintenance; Focused Improvement; Education and Training; Environmental, Health and Safety; Quality; Organization; Supply Network; Early Equipment Management) with the objective of owning your space, owning your performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Mobilization, Nature) and owning your continuous improvement.    

Compensation & Benefits:

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.    

About You

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of education, experience, and skills that enable them to excel in this position. The following qualifications outline what we’re looking for, including both required and preferred criteria:

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• Bachelor’s Degree (BS Degree in Chemical /Mechanical/Industrial Engineering) is preferred
• Previous supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment is required
• 3+ years’ experience in food/beverage environment is preferred
• Experience in Dairy Processing (pasteurization, fermentation) is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion
• Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
• Ability to work in a fluid environment
• Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions
• Ability to be self-directed with little supervision
• Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift and/or weekends as needed.

About Us, We offer and What's next

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free,  STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®. With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.#LI-NORAM #LI-SK1 #LI-ONSITECalifornia Data Privacy Law